Cloud migration done right, not just fast
Moving to the cloud is simple in theory. In the real world you need to plan to avoid operations disruption, overspend and compounding existing issues.
At Espria, we help you plan, migrate and land in a cloud environment that’s secure, cost-efficient and built for the long term. So your migration sets your business up to thrive, not just to switch platforms.
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Where are you starting from?
No two migrations are the same. Whether you’re leaving on-premise infrastructure behind, tidying up a fragmented cloud setup or moving from another platform to Azure, we plan the move around your environment.
Moving from
on-premise to cloud
If your on-premise infrastructure is ageing, expensive to maintain or no longer fit for purpose, we help you identify which workloads are ready to move, build a clear business case and migrate without disruption. Along the way, we’ll also help you take advantage of the cost, resilience and sustainability benefits Azure brings over running everything in your own data centre.
Rationalising an
existing
cloud environment
If you’re already in cloud, but costs are climbing, governance is unclear or the original migration left gaps, we audit what you have, fix what’s broken and put you on a better footing. From workload placement to cost controls and security posture, we bring structure back to environments that have drifted.
Moving from another cloud platform
Whether you’re consolidating from AWS, Google Cloud or a mixed estate, we’ll assess your current environment and plan a structured transition to Azure. You don’t need to rebuild from scratch. We map what you have, decide what moves as-is, what gets re-architected and what gets retired.
Hybrid cloud capabilities
Most migration projects don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because of poor planning, unclear scope or a lack of ongoing support once the project closes.
Common pitfalls we see:
- Workloads migrated without a proper readiness assessment
- Cost and complexity underestimated at the outset
- Security and compliance gaps carried over from legacy environments
- No clear ownership or governance after the project closes
- Limited ongoing management once the project team moves on.
A migration is the start of a cloud journey, not the end of a project. That’s why our approach is built around what comes after, not just getting you there.
A migration approach built around your environment
It all starts with understanding your current estate, your business goals and your risk tolerance. Then we build a plan to get you there, with clear ownership and milestones.
01
Assess your environment
Before anything moves, we map your current infrastructure, identify workload suitability and surface any risks. The output is an evidence-based picture of what should migrate, what should wait and what should be retired entirely.
02
Plan with
clarity
We define the migration architecture, sequencing, governance model and costs upfront. No surprises. You know what’s moving, when it’s moving and what it will cost before the first workload shifts.
03
Integration across your tech stack
We manage the migration end-to-end, working alongside your internal IT team to keep operations running throughout. Where you’re running a hybrid estate, we’ll plan the move in phases so on-premise and cloud keep working together.
04
Focus on your business
We provide ongoing managed cloud services to monitor performance, control cost and evolve your environment as your needs change. That includes preparing your cloud for AI, including Microsoft Copilot, when you’re ready to take that step.
Start with a clear picture of where you stand
Before committing time or budget to a migration, our Azure Optimisation Assessment gives you an evidence-based view of your current environment. What’s working, what isn’t and where the opportunities are.
- Uncover wasted spend and underutilised resources
- Identify governance gaps and security exposure
- Deliver a clear, prioritised plan before migration begins
Built on Azure.
Designed for your business
Espria is a Microsoft partner with deep expertise across Azure and the wider Microsoft platform. Azure is our primary cloud environment, which means we know it well enough to tell you when a workload is right for it and when it isn’t.
We’re not here to sell you a platform. We’re here to build a cloud environment that works for your business, with the security, efficiency and sustainability advantages Azure brings as part of the package.
Related capabilities
Migration is one part of a broader cloud journey. These services work alongside our migration capability to help you get more from your cloud environment over time.
Managed Microsoft Cloud Service
A fully managed cloud service that optimises performance, reduces costs and strengthens security after migration.
Managed Microsoft Cloud Service
Proactively manage and optimise workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with structure and visibility at every layer.
Cloud Security and Governance
Close security gaps, improve compliance and put governance controls in place that protect your cloud environment as it evolves.
Azure Optimisation Assessment
Already in Azure? Get a clear, evidence-based view of your environment and a prioritised plan for improvement.
